Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date 01 April Period end date 31 March 2025 From Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name HINDU CULTURAL SOCIETY NORTH WEST KENT Other names charity Is known by Reglstered charlty number (If any) 1167364 Charlty's prlnclpal address 10-12 MANOR ROAD GRAVESEND KENT Postcode DA12 1AA Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty Oatè8 actèd If not for whole ear Trustee name Offlce {11 any) Name of per80n (or body) 8ntltlèd loa olnt trustee If an Congregation MrsA Bhagwandeen Mr A Sareen Congregation Cong egation Congrèga Congregation Mrs L Pattani Mr V Kumar Mrs V Kataria 10 13 14 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charityy if anyy (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted If not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Informatlon) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document How the charity is constituted (e.g. trust, asso(:iiilion, companyl Trust Trustee selection methods Election by congregation vote Addltlonal governance Issues (Optlonal Informatlon) The day to day administration of the charity is undertaken by active trustees and management committee (elected every 2 years) which meets monthly to discuss the Society strategy, risk, management, performance and relationship with other groups and individuals. Most trustees and committee members are familiar with the practical work of the charity, where necessary the charity arranges appropriate training through other voluntary sector training providers and specialists. The constitution was reviewed and updated on 25th April 2016. The Society has a close working relationship with the community police, government departments and other voluntary sector organisations. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about., policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities To advance an promote the religion, spiritual and cultural interests of the followers of the Hindu faith by providing a place of worship of the Hindu faith by persons professing the Hindu religion and where may be celebrated the principal Hindu festivals and the religious functions in accordance with the Hindu faith and according to the laws of England and where may be educated members of the general public in the Hindi, Pun abi lan ua es and in matters relatin to the Hindu reli ion and where March 2012 Summary ot the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR
maintained a reference library for the use by all persons containing books appertaining to the Hindu religion and culture and for the promotion of such religious and other charitable purposes. Also organising health and social promotion group activities for young and elderly. The main activities undertaken for public benefit were., Providing a place of worship so that members of the public can visit and attend ceremonies such as Hindu functions, arts and crafts activities for the community. Educating and explaining the Hindu faith to individuals attending the Society functions e.g. children visiting us with their parents. Providing free foodlsnacks (Lungar) from the Society kitchen for people to share regardless of need, religion or social standing on the event days. Providing spiritual and religious guidance from the learned Hindu priests. Providing facilities and resources such that activities can be organised and promoted. Summary of the maln actlvltles undertaken for the publlc benefit in relation to these objects (Include wlthln thls sectlon the statutory declaratlon that trustees have had regard to the guldance Issued by the Charlty Commlsslon on publlc beneflt) The trustees and management committee in running the Society have consulted and have had full regard to the useful guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit. Addltlonal detalls of oblectlves and actlvltles (Optlonal Informatlon) TAR March 2012
The Society would consider sympathetically applications for grants and has supported other charity events (e.g. Local festivals). Volunteers are an integral part of running of the Society and are actively involved in prayer recital, preparing and servicing of meals, cleaning and indeed the general running of the Society. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grant making., policy programme related investment., contributions made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance The year has seen the charity achieve many of Its planned objectives. Summary of the main achievements of the charlty during the year TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review The reserves at the end of the year totalled £93,490 and were in the current and savings bank account. (£8,800 from 2016, £4,778 from 2017, £920 from 2018 ,-£2999 from 2019, -£1578 from 2020 , £10,065 from 2021 , £18,926.04 from 2022, £18,314 from 2023 and £57,225 from 2024) Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Reserves were maintained at their level so as to ensure funds were readily available for renovation works to the charity building and facilities. Reserves are also maintained to fund working capital and to fund shortfalls in the contributions when contribution does not reach expected levels. Detalls of any funds materlally In def icit Further flnanclal revlew detalls (Optlonal Informatlon) The charity relies on donations and offerings from its members. It is recognised that donations and offerings can fluctuate from year to year. The trustees aim to ensure that the charity has sufficient resources to continue its activities and to meet its obligations to this end. It is considered prudent that sufficient liquid funds are maintained. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising). how expenditure has supported the key objectlV8S of the charity,, investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. The Society does not involve itself in any speculative investment activities and ensures funds are always kept safe. Section F Other o tional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Position (e,g. Secretary, Chair, etc.) A, Bhagwandeen Trustee Mr A Sareen Trustee Date: 15/0812025 TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMIS510N FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Hindu Cultural Soclety North Wesl Kent 112 Manor Road, Gravesend DA12 1AA Charity Reg No. 1167364 Receipts and payments accounts For the period frorn 1st April 2024 31 st March 2025 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to th• no•f••t Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year lo th• n•ar••t £ to thfr n•ar•st £ to th• noar••t £ to th• n•ar•st £ A1 Recel t8 Donations Grants Interest earned Comrnunity Loans Forex 47,297 47,297 25,347 533 533 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 47.830 47.830 25.347 A2 A88et and Investment 8ale8, {8ee tablo). Sub total Total recelpts 47.830 47,&30 25,347 A3Pa ent8 Equipment & Iittin all Hire $palr$ & Maintainance Insurancè El8clriclty Planning Fees Water charges Telephone Wa es Hall Developrnent cost Licencing L¥ al 8bd professional fe Gas 120 1,003 4,295 120 1,003 4,295 5,236 610 $25 10,120 610 525 10.120 $35 1260 1260 Donations Professional lee Fastival Expenses 15 1,191 24,733 Sub total 24,733 12,179 A4 A88Ot and Inve8tment ur¢hase8, (see table Sub total Total payments 24.733 24,733 12,179 Net of receipt8/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash fund8 last year end Cash lunds thls year end 23,098 23.098 13.168 23.098 23,098 13,168 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 1210912025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to n•ar•st £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Detalls 81 Cash funds B3nk Bal3nc8- Current Account 47.414 Bank 8al8nce- Savings Aecounl 46,076 Total cash funds 93.490 (agree balarre5 with receipts and payments 8ccountl$ll Unrestricted funds to noarost £ Restrlcted funds to n•ar•st £ Endowment funds to n•ar•8t £ Details B2 Other monetary assets Fund to whl¢h ••$•t bglon Co•t loptlonall Curr•nl v8lu• tlonal Details Fre8hold Bullding 10.12 Manor Fload B3 Inve8lment assets Freehold Oevelopmenl CostB Fund to whl¢h Curr¢nt v•lu• tlonal Details Freehold Buildlng 10.12 Manor Road Colt loptlonall 130,110 B4 Assets relalned for the charity's own use Unroslricted Fund to whlch relat¢ Amount du¢ tlon81 Vlhen due Details B5 LlabllltSes Signed by one or two trustees on behalf ol all the Iruslees Signature Date of roval Print Name Mrs A Bhagwandeen 1510812025 Mr A Sareen 1510812025 180912025 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI
Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees/ members of Hindu Cultural Society North West Kent On accounts for the year ended 31" March 2025 Charity no (if any) 1167364 Set out on pages Iremeniber to inrlijde the pag& numbers ol additirtnal she&is, Respectlve The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responslbilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145{51(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accoLJnts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examlner's statement (other than that disclosed below ') 1, which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Pleas lete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Slgned.. Date: 2211212025 Name: Amandeep Dhudwar Relevant professional quallflcatlon(s) or body (if any): IER March 2012
Address: Unit A, Alpha House, Peacock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1 DW Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. IER March 2012
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wlshes to disclose. IER March 2012